Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift - $20.75/hr

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment.

Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world.

We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals.

In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

Opportunity Highlights

Starting Pay : $18 an hour

After 90 day : $18.50 an hour

Shift differential : $1.25

Operator Pay : $1.00

Shift : Monday and Tuesday 7 : 00AM-3 : 30PM; Friday and Saturday 11 : 00PM-11 : 30AM

The Opportunity

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in drum storage and processing areas at a Tradebe plant, ensuring the proper handling, staging, and processing of materials in compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Uphold Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by ensuring all operations adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, while fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Safely unload incoming trailers and process various waste streams.
• Accurately place and locate materials in designated staging or storage areas.
• Prepare materials for processing operations and perform these operations as needed.
• Maintain precise tracking of drum storage and movements, updating tracking sheets as required.
• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts to ensure operational safety and compliance.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on forklifts, such as cleaning and adding fluids.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience operating a forklift
• Knowledge of the hazardous waste industry is a plus
• Ability to read, understand and apply common operational documents and SOPs
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
• Ability to define problems are required.
• Ability to wear respirator as needed (requires face being clean shaved)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check is required

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling

We offer

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Nearest Major Market : Gary

Nearest Secondary Market : Chicago